WHO SHOULD JOIN
One challenge.
A global community.
You don't need to fit into one box. Bring your technology, your idea or your expertise.
PropTech Companies
Bring proven technologies into new markets.
Startups & Entrepreneurs
Turn ideas into solutions with real-world potential.
Real Estate Companies & Developers
Bring industry expertise and explore emerging solutions.
Technology & AI Companies
Apply emerging technologies to the built environment.
Universities & Researchers
Turn research into practical applications.
Investors & Ecosystem Leaders
Discover technologies, founders and emerging opportunities.
FAQ
A little clarity.
Before you begin.
Companies, startups, individuals, researchers and experts from anywhere in the world.
Yes. Attend in person on October 25–26, 2026, and January 25–27, 2027. Mentorship between these stages is virtual.
You join a virtual mentorship program with sessions every two weeks until January 15, 2027, then return for the final build and showcase.
No. Participation is free.
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Discover
25 - 26 OCTOBER 2026
Global PropTech Summit - Riyadh
Explore the challenges, form your team, sharpen your solution and start building.
02
Develop
NOVEMBER 2026 – JANUARY 15, 2027
Virtual
Learn from global and local experts. Validate your solution, develop your product and gain market insight.
03
Accelerate
JANUARY 2027
Riyadh
Return for the final build. Refine your solution with experts and mentors and prepare your pitch.
04
Showcase
JANUARY 2027
Real Estate Future Summit
Present to industry leaders, investors and decision-makers. Three winning teams will be selected and recognized.
THE JOURNEY
From challenge to opportunity.
THE CHALLENGES
Three tracks. Nine challenges.
One market to transform. Choose the track where your solution can make the biggest impact.
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Property Intelligence & Data Infrastructure
Property data is fragmented, incomplete and inconsistent, limiting reliable pricing, valuation and decision-making.
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How can we build a trusted, connected foundation?
Focus areas: property intelligence · AI valuation · rental intelligence · market analytics · data interoperability · property history · verified records
02
Seamless Digital Transactions
Documentation, verification and payments are still disconnected, creating friction, delays and uncertainty.
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How can a transaction feel seamless from start to finish?
Focus areas: digital ownership · deeds · inheritance · digital identity · contracts · payments · verification · automation
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03
Transparent Real Estate Markets
Inconsistent listings, duplicated information and limited visibility into quality and value make it hard to transact with confidence
How can buyers, renters and investors decide with clarity?
Focus areas: verified listings · price discovery · intelligent matching · BrokerageTech · auctions · marketplaces · secondary markets
Building intelligence, transparency and confidence into real estate.
WHY SAUDI ARABIA
A dynamic market.
Real opportunities.
For global PropTech companies, Saudi Arabia offers an environment to test new applications, build relationships and understand one of the world's most
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Access the market
Understand local needs, dynamics and opportunities.
02
Connect with industry
Meet developers, real estate companies, technology leaders and ecosystem partners.
03
Explore major developments
Discover applications across the Kingdom's large real estate and urban projects.
04
Build strategic relationships
Create connections that continue beyond the challenge.
05
Move toward commercial impact
Take promising solutions toward pilots, partnerships and market adoption.
What's in it for you
Recognition. Access. Opportunity.
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Top 20 teams
Selected after the October hackathon
Mentorship
Guidance from global PropTech experts
Investor exposure
Connect with investors and explore opportunities
Free 1-to-1 consultation
With Saudi expansion experts
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Top 3 winning teams
Selected after the January showcase
Awards
Prize details to be announced
Access to the Saudi market
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Global exposure
On the Global PropTech Summit stage
Why Now?
2026 is Saudi Arabia's Year of AI
AI
Data
Digital Transactions
Smart Buildings
Digital Twins
Robotics
New Financing Models
Technology is reshaping real estate
From design and development to financing, transactions and operations, PropTech Studio connects emerging technologies with real-world opportunities.
A market in motion
Saudi Arabia combines significant development activity, a rapidly evolving real estate ecosystem and growing adoption of advanced technologies.
A global platform for innovation
Hosted by the Real Estate General Authority, the Global PropTech Summit brings together international participation, partnerships and technology adoption.
WHAT IS PROPTECH STUDIO?
More than a hackathon.
A hackathon at Global PropTech Summit, followed by four months of expert mentorship,
Build your solution then showcase it at the Real Estate Future Forum
4
Months
3
Tracks
9
Challenges
20
Teams Endorsed
for Investments
3
Winning Teams
Real Estate RealLife Pillars
Representing all user segments
Landlord
Renter
Broker
Developer
Buyer
Seller
and more
01
Live and Rent
Everything related to living in a property and renting
02
Buy & Sell
The ownership journey from interest to legal ownership
03
Build & Invest
Creating and investing in real estate assets
04
Manage & Operate
Supports post-ownership operations
05
Protect & Inform
Trust, transparency and market protection
06
Innovate & Engage
Continuous innovation, intelligence and user engagement
Riyadh
25 - 26 October 2026
Free Participation
International teams welcome
